Kevin Love works against the Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. (Getty Images)

Love, who returned to the Cavaliers lineup after sitting out Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals while in the concussion protocol, posted 21 points and 13 rebounds in 39 minutes in Cleveland’s 124-114 Game 1 loss.

Love, 29, has averaged 14.3 points and 10.2 rebounds and shot 32.6 percent from 3-point range in 18 games this postseason.